Use Calgary Transit and save money

To figure out whether to drive or take Calgary Transit, especially during the Calgary Stampede, you need the numbers.

Calgary Transit's fares are posted here on the CT website. 

The cost of parking around Calgary varies but for on-street parking using our fancy new(ish) parking meters, the parking rates are posted here on the ParkPlus part of Calgary Parking Authority's website.

Here's a link to Calgary Parking Authority's list of parking lots and the charges.  There are also private parking lots in the city, not shown here.

A lot of people overlook the Calgary Transit Day Pass but it can be good value.  It's good for a calendar day (not 24 hours).  If you buy it in person from Calgary Transit's office, or purchase it in person at a vendor, it should come with some money-saving coupons attached.  I have tried buying it at a vendor (a small convenience store near my home) but found they had none in stock. I bet a bigger store would have a better supply.The Calgary Transit website has a list of vendors, and there are many of them.

If you have no luck with a vendor, go to the Calgary Transit office. It's downtown and only open Monday to Friday from 10 to 5:30. 

One place you can apparently get a discount for is the Calgary Zoo.  The Zoo's website has a list of ways to save money on Calgary Zoo admission and one of them is to use a Calgary Transit coupon.

If you are buying a day pass from a vendor, check it first to make sure it has coupons attached and also that they have not expired. Don't just take my word for it, because deals like this do change from time to time.

The day pass sold at the ticket vending machines apparently does not have coupons attached.